Hollow Tree isn’t just a film; it’s a journey into the heart of Louisiana
Hollow Tree follows three teenagers coming of age in their sinking homeplace of Louisiana. For the first time, they notice the Mississippi River’s engineering, stumps of cypress trees, and polluting refineries. Their different perspectives—as Indigenous, white, and Angolan young women—shape their story of the climate crisis.
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Hollow Tree serves as a powerful lens into the climate crisis, compelling communities to confront the urgent realities of environmental degradation. This documentary not only captures the poignant stories of three teenagers navigating their identities amidst the sinking landscape of Louisiana but also galvanizes action towards environmental and social justice.
The film shines a light on the significant challenges faced by the United Houma Nation and Baton Rouge youth, both of whom are grappling with the fallout of environmental neglect and socioeconomic barriers. By supporting the Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN), viewers can foster collaboration between citizens and organizations to address pressing environmental issues. Furthermore, initiatives like the BRYC scholarship fund aim to empower local youth by providing them with the educational resources necessary to break the cycle of poverty and create economic opportunities.
As the film reaches audiences, it has the potential to spark vital conversations about climate policy and community resilience, urging viewers to take part in meaningful change. Through donations and support, the impact of Hollow Tree extends beyond the screen, paving the way for a more sustainable and equitable future.
Impact Goals
The purpose of the Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) is to foster cooperation and communication between individual citizens and corporate and government organizations in an effort to assess and mend the environmental problems in Louisiana.
The United Houma Nation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as identified by the Internal Revenue Service. The Tribe survives and thrives on financial contributions to support general daily operations as well as programmatic support. Please donate to the scholarship fund.
BRYC exists because there are tens of thousands of Baton Rouge youth who want postsecondary degrees yet face tremendous barriers to attaining them and converting their education into economic opportunity. Justice looks like ensuring BRYC Fellows have the resources all young people need to viably pursue their dreams. Please donate to the scholarship fund.
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